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Friday, June 29, 2012

Spread the word to all your Los Angelinos and Cali. friends. Bellecures Spa, the very swank, pristine and Celebrity visited nail salons are having a giveaway!!! In the spirit of the 4th, may the best nail design win. Get your hands and feet pampered. Since I'm in New York, a fabulous, mystery, guest blogger will visit Bellacures Hollywood Spa for me and take notes. Look for her Bellacures Spa experience next week in a feature post.

"From July 1st - July 7th, Bellacures wants to find out who has the most patriotic spirit for the 4th of July.

1. Use Facebook or Foursquare Check-in at your Local Bellacures to receive an INSTANT Discount on your service of 10% or $20 off a spicy manicure and pedicure special at any Bellacures salon2. Get either a Red, White or Blue mani/pedi or whatever you like that will show your patriotic spirit3. Post your picture up on your Facebook wall with the caption of which blog sent you on Facebook and email your photo toinfo@buzzsmith.com.4. Ask your friends to vote on your photo on your Facebook wall.The reader with the most LIKES of all the submitted photos will win a mani pedi combo at any Bellacures with their favorite blogger of their choice."

Thursday, June 21, 2012

When my friend called and asked if I'd do make-up at a Charity Event for his children's school, I couldn't say no. While not a big fan of private (privileged) education, I'm more the public school, equal rights type, I was curious.

The Browning School's mission is," the pursuit of academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning, the belief in the dignity of the individual, and the development of personal integrity and responsibility to the broader community." Besides, it was for a great cause, some of the money goes towards scholarships for under-privileged kids. I was sold. The event was at The Plaza, how bad could it be? The women who organized the evening, working tirelessly behind the scenes for months, were sweet and fun. They deserved a little pampering.

When I arrived, with my L'Oreal Goody Bags in tow, the ladies eyes lit up. What woman doesn't get giddy over makeup? L'Oreal's Infallible 8 HR Le Gloss in Pink Topaz & Red Fatale were spot on color for a Bollywood themed night. Le Gloss goes on smooth, moist, doesn't feather or fade. It was the perfect accessory for dining and dancing with confidence. Le Gloss stayed put, well into the wee hours of the night.

L'Oreal's Infallible 8HR Le Gloss, in Pink Topaz and the decor were a match made in Bollywood heaven.

L'Oreal'sKohl Pencil Smooth Defining Eyeliner in black, created a smooth, smoky eye, on point for an Indian sari and bindi inspired evening.

Each mommy, (all the ladies have children attending the school) received her very own L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara, how very chic. From Power Volume 24 HR to False Fiber Lashes, to Million Lashes Waterproof, the women were ecstatic with their personalized makeovers. "I must have heard thank you a hundred times."

A huge thanks to Alison Brod PR for supplying the beauty goods, and making working moms feel pretty, and proud.

All in the name of children and higher education.Who says beauty and brains don't mix?

About Me

Jacqueline Cioffa was an international model for 17 years and celebrity makeup artist. She is a dog lover, crystal collector and Stone Crab enthusiast. Her work has been featured in “Brainstorms, the Anthology” and numerous literary magazines. Living with manic depression, Jacqueline is an advocate for mental health awareness. She's a storyteller, observer, essayist, potty mouth and film lover who's traveled the world.

Her poignant, literary fiction debut THE VAST LANDSCAPE gives new meaning to intense, raw and heartfelt.

Fans of the emotional, soul stirring first novel will not be able to put GEORGIA PINE the exciting sequel down.

“The essence continues because you do. Hope is our greatest asset. To choose hope against the worst possible odds is the true measure of life.” - GEORGIA PINE, by Jacqueline Cioffa

Jacqueline Cioffa pens the column, "Bleeding Ink" with Feminine Collective from her heart to yours.